Democrats in the Alaska Senate want Sean Parnell to withdraw the name of one of his board appointees because of residency issues.
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Opponents of new oil tax law offer their alternatives
With the deadline for filing new legislation arriving Monday, opponents of the new oil tax system have offered their own alternatives.
French introduces measure to strike gay marriage ban
In 1998, Alaska became the first state to put a ban on same-sex marriage into its constitution. Now, the minority leader in the State Senate wants to get rid of that ban.
Measure would increase public seats on Judicial Council
Critics worry that could shift the balance of the judicial system itself.
With New Gasline Terms, TransCanada Role Evolves
Since the Palin administration, the State has paid out hundreds of millions of dollars to TransCanada as reimbursement for planning work on a gasline.
State of the State: 2014 should be education session
During State of the State address last night, Parnell laid out an agenda that was friendly to the “school choice” movement.
Tuck, French address Kerttula’s departure, legislative priorities
With Kerttula’s resignation, the Democrats will have a new leadership team in the Legislature. Hollis French took over as Senate Minority leader from Johnny Ellis in a pre-arranged deal this session. And now Chris Tuck will become minority leader in the House. Representative Tuck says the Democrats are ready to move forward without Kerttula. Representative…
Democratic Legislators Push For Stricter Campaign Disclosure Rules
With so much money that will be spent on political ads, some state legislators would like to see stronger federal disclosure laws, so voters know who’s paying for the airtime.
Protesters show support for Hammond, Fischer in Pebble Mine Case
Protestors are demanding the state call off its efforts to recover $1 million in legal fees from Fischer, Hammond, and their co-plaintiffs in case over the Pebble Mine.
French enters lieutenant governor’s race
French had been considering a run for governor, but set aside those plans after Juneau Native leader Byron Mallott announced he would seek the Democratic nomination.